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Kosmoderma

Leadership Profile

Dr. Chytra V. Anand

Founder & CEO, Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Body Clinics

 

Dr. Chytra V. Anand is the visionary Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Body Clinics, India’s No. 1 dermatologist-led aesthetic clinic network. A graduate of the St. John’s Institute of Dermatology, London, and a Fellow of the Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, she founded Kosmoderma in 2006 with a mission to make safe, evidence-based aesthetic care accessible to every patient.

 

Recognised as one of India’s leading authorities in medical aesthetics, Dr. Chytra has introduced advanced technologies, trained hundreds of doctors, and established the standardised clinical protocols that define the Kosmoderma experience nationwide. Her leadership continues to drive the brand’s position as the category leader in Indian aesthetic medicine.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Founded Kosmoderma in 2006; scaled it into India’s largest dermatologist-led aesthetic clinic network
  • Personally trained 300+ doctors on standardised, evidence-based clinical protocols
  • Built the franchise architecture now powering 17 clinics nationwide
  • Established Kosmoderma as the clinical benchmark for the Indian aesthetic medicine category

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

  • John’s Institute of Dermatology, London
  • Fellowship, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami

Tanuushka K Lal

Chief Operating Officer, Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Body Clinics

Tanuushka K Lal is the Chief Operating Officer of Kosmoderma, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, aesthetics, and luxury hospitality. She leads the organisation’s operations with a strategic, Six Sigma-driven focus on scalable growth, operational excellence, and a consistent patient experience across every clinic.

 

 

With advanced qualifications in Digital Marketing from Kellogg and the Indian School of Business (ISB), combined with an international foundation in Hotel Management from NMCP, Netherlands, she integrates business strategy, technology, and service excellence to build high-performing healthcare operations at national scale.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Delivered a 40% increase in market share through standardised, Six Sigma-aligned operating systems
  • Drove a 39% improvement in ROI across the clinic network
  • Sustained client retention exceeding 85% network-wide
  • Recognised among Asia’s Top 10 COOs (BusinessPrizm 2025) and India’s Top 30 Dynamic Business Leaders

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

  • Digital Marketing, Kellogg School of Management
  • Digital Marketing, Indian School of Business (ISB)
  • Hotel Management, NMCP, Netherlands

Dr. Soumitra Das

National Head – Marketing & Sales, Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Body Clinics

 

Dr. Soumitra Das is a Clinical Pharmacologist and business leader with expertise spanning pharmaceutical innovation, product strategy, sales leadership, and aesthetic medicine. With prior experience at global healthcare organisations including AbbVie (Allergan), Pfizer, and GSK, he brings a rare combination of scientific depth and commercial excellence to Kosmoderma.

 

 

He holds a PharmD, a Master’s in Pharmacology, and a PhD in Pharmacology, complemented by an Executive Programme in Hospital & Healthcare Management from IIM Indore. An international research-award winner and innovator, he has contributed to product development, clinician education, and strategic business expansion across the healthcare industry.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Leads national sales and marketing strategy across all 17 Kosmoderma clinics
  • Built commercial leadership experience at three global pharmaceutical majors — AbbVie (Allergan), Pfizer, and GSK
  • Drives standardised commercial excellence, brand expansion, and business partnerships network-wide
  • International research-award winner with a track record in product innovation and clinician education

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

  • PharmD
  • Master’s in Pharmacology
  • PhD in Pharmacology
  • Executive Programme in Hospital & Healthcare Management, IIM Indore

Kishori T A

VP – Kosmoderma Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (KAAM)

 

Kishori T A is a management professional with over 20 years of sales leadership experience, including 15 years in the medical aesthetics industry. As a key member of the founding team at Kosmoderma, she has played an instrumental role in the brand’s growth and today leads the Kosmoderma Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (KAAM).

 

An analytical thinker and accomplished negotiator, Kishori specialises in developing high-performing teams, implementing proven sales strategies, and building customer-centric systems that scale consistently across a national franchise network.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Founding team member at Kosmoderma; instrumental in early brand growth
  • Leads KAAM, Kosmoderma’s national training and clinical-education academy
  • 20+ years of sales leadership; 15 years specialised in medical aesthetics
  • Architect of the standardised training systems used across the franchise network

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

  • 20+ years sales leadership experience
  • 15 years specialised in medical aesthetics

Dr. Suren Nimalan

Operations Head, Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Body Clinics

 

Dr. Suren Nimalan is a healthcare operations leader with over 25 years of experience in clinical services, hospital administration, and healthcare management across India and international markets. He holds an MD in Medicine and an Executive Program in Quality & Safety from Harvard University, USA.

 

Throughout his career he has held leadership roles including Course Director at the School of Medicine, PFUR, Moscow, Associate Medical Director, and Medical Superintendent at leading super-specialty hospitals — driving operational excellence, clinical governance, and continuous quality improvement.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 25+ years in clinical services, hospital administration, and healthcare management
  • Former Course Director, School of Medicine, PFUR, Moscow
  • Former Associate Medical Director and Medical Superintendent at leading super-specialty hospitals
  • Leads standardisation of clinic operations and quality assurance across the Kosmoderma network

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

  • MD, Medicine
  • Executive Program in Quality & Safety, Harvard University, USA

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Sivakumar Marimuthu

Operations Head – Business Operations, Compliance & Infrastructure

 

Sivakumar Marimuthu brings over 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, hospitality, media, retail, and business development, with a proven track record of building efficient systems and high-performing teams. At Kosmoderma, he leads Business Operations, Compliance & Infrastructure.

 

Prior to healthcare, Sivakumar spent over a decade in Singapore’s hospitality industry, earning the Excellent Service Award – Silver from the Restaurant Association of Singapore in both 2013 and 2015. He is an Industrial Engineering graduate from M.S. Ramaiah College of Engineering, Bengaluru.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Led Kosmoderma’s expansion infrastructure across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi
  • Oversees administration, facilities, IT systems, inventory control, vendor governance, and clinic audits
  • Two-time recipient, Excellent Service Award – Silver, Restaurant Association of Singapore (2013, 2015)
  • 25+ years building scalable operating systems across healthcare, hospitality, media, and retail

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

  • E., Industrial Engineering, M.S. Ramaiah College of Engineering, Bengaluru

Dr. Nishtha Patel

Medical Head & Cosmetic Dermatology Trainer, Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Body Clinics

 

Dr. Nishtha Patel leads the medical function at Kosmoderma, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based dermatology and aesthetic care across every centre. She plays a key role in maintaining standardised treatment protocols, clinical excellence, and patient trust throughout the growing network.

 

She holds an MBBS from Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences (GAIMS), an MD in Dermatology from Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Research Centre, Karnataka, and a Fellowship in Cosmetology (CABM). Her prior experience spans Apollo Clinic and Jiomax Elegance Clinic.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Maintains standardised clinical protocols across 19 cosmetic dermatology indications
  • Presented research on Melasma and Thyroid Dysfunction at the 10th State Annual Conference of IADVL, Karnataka
  • Prior clinical experience across Apollo Clinic and Jiomax Elegance Clinic
  • Drives evidence-based, research-led training for Kosmoderma’s clinical teams

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

  • MBBS, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences (GAIMS)
  • MD, Dermatology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Research Centre, Karnataka
  • Fellowship in Cosmetology (CABM)